Health and Medical Consent

This document covers how to deal with a medical incident occurring during a program activity, and includes information on: consent for emergency treatment, gathering and sharing of health information and how this information is to be treated.

Recruitment

Eligibility (Policy and Procedure)

This document covers eligibility of program applicants, including mentees. It covers a list of requirements for potential participants, recommended procedure when somebody is not suitable, and the importance of disclosing to participants that not everyone may be accepted for the program.

Selection and Training

Young Person Selection (Policy and Procedure)

This document provides information on how to select young people that will be suitable for your program. It covers eligibility criteria, a position description detailing requirements for young people and how to give focus to the needs of your program.

Mentor Selection (Policy and Procedure)

This describes how to ensure matches are safe, appropriate and compatible and that mentors have essential checks prior to commencing mentoring. Dot points include: Police Checks, Working With Children Checks, Drivers/License check and driver history reports.

Orientation (Policy and Procedure)

This example policy covers the important aspects of orientation and training for both mentors and young people, including: information and orientation sessions;, initial training and ongoing professional development.

Monitoring and Support (Policy)

This policy example provides guidelines on the support of mentoring matches through monthly supervision meetings. Points include: monitoring frequency of match, gaining an understanding of the quality of the mentor and addressing problems.

Resolution of Match Issues (Policy and Procedure)

This document covers policy example on what to do when issues arise, including: initial meeting to work through issue, what to do if the issue escalates and what to do if the problem can’t be resolved.

Recognition of mentors (Policy and Procedure)

This policy example covers how to recognise and acknowledge the contribution volunteer mentors make to the program and their community, including: feedback, participation in decision making and advising participants of the program outcomes.